Part-Time Professor, Nursing

Position Summary

Academic Part-time Position

One of our steps of working towards an inclusive community is to acknowledge that Conestoga College is located on the traditional territory of the Anishnawbe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral peoples. Our community of students and staff works towards reconciliation by learning about Indigenous culture, where respect is a traditional concept built into the seven natural laws and seven sacred grandfather teachings. Learn more about?why we acknowledge the land?and access elders, un-traditional counselling, and events with?Be-Dah-Bin Gamik, a Place of New Beginnings.

At Conestoga College, education, access, and belonging are institutional priorities. We recognize that post-secondary institutions are in a unique position to take action that can positively impact Indigenous health, language, culture, and especially education. Conestoga is committed to increasing Indigenous learners’ access to, and success in, post-secondary education and closing the participation and achievement gap. We continue to be dedicated to the goals outlined by the provincial government in the Aboriginal Post-secondary Education and Training Policy Framework (APETP) to support positive outcomes in post-secondary education and training for Indigenous people living in Ontario. Click to learn more about Conestoga’s Indigenous Initiatives & Services.

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. As a part-time Professor, you will develop and deliver curriculum using various engaging and innovative methods, playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic excellence through sound, teaching practice.

The School of Health & Life Sciences is seeking a qualified professional with a specialization in teaching Indigenous Health courses across the Nursing portfolio.

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., both in-person and online. Part-time Professors typically teach 1-2 courses. Courses are approximately 3-6 hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term. This position will teach at the Doon campus located at 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 and the Waterloo campus located at 108 University Ave. East, Waterloo, ON N2J 2W2.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required; master’s in Nursing is preferred
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Minimum of five years of current clinical nursing experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous Health Policy and respectful intercultural collaboration with Indigenous communities is required
• The successful candidate will be First Nations, Métis, or Inuit with lived experience of Indigenous world views, cultures, and values and strong ties to First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit communities
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L)
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are an asset

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